Book-a-book of the Month Club discussion

Adding this thread in case you want to discuss any random book thoughts, ideas, revelations, etc.

One thing I wanted to mention since I don't see it happen too often . . . if you did read, are reading, or are planning to read any of the books we have in this group, feel free to join the discussions at any time. If you want to go back and add to past conversations, I would love to see your input and am happy to join back in.

Once a conversation starts in this group, it doesn't only have to take place during the month we are reading! And, if you are too busy to read during the month a book is the main topic, don't let that keep you from reading it later and joining in!

The books that I choose are just the starting point for what can be an ongoing conversation forever!

I haven't read nearly as much as I would have liked to this year and as I have mentioned before I have been really slack with the books for this book club. I must admit though, you have got me with the November book, just can't resist Stephen King. I just finished reading revival and was finally going to read gone girl but I went out and bought Blaze today...gone girl will have to wait...

Great, Alex! Good to see you again!

Blaze is one my faves by him. I own it in Hardback, on my Nook and the audio CDs. I am a notorious re-reader and try to experience the books I love in every format. I think it will make for great conversation.

So I've read lots of Stephen King but I uh... didn't know about this book. I haven't read any of the Bachman stuff so I'm looking forward to this.

I was having a hard time finding Enchanted and my library just got it in. But I went and instead picked up Blaze. :) Think I'll just go with that one.

It is interesting that even some King fans don't know about Blaze. He just snuck it in there!

Before it was published under Bachman's name you could make an appointment and read it on microfiche (sp?) at a library in Maine. We all knew about it, but couldn't get there to read it! I seriously wanted to plan a vacation around that.

It is hard to put down haha

Josen, read The Enchanted, too! It's a short read and well worth it!

Justin wrote: "Josen, read The Enchanted, too! It's a short read and well worth it!"

I agree with this statement.

I still want to read Enchantment as well, but haven't gotten to it.

I know. I really should. Okay I'll pick it up. Geez when it comes to books I think I'm too easy. Lol!

The peer pressure got to you!

Woo! :D

Hahaha! High school all over again. ;P

Oh, no - you mean I am gonna get shoved in a locker again? :(

I didn't get to The Enchanted yet either. But after reading some of the thread, I really want to. I am planning on getting to that one, next or next after next. lol

Has anyone read anything recently that is not on our radar yet but that you think will be a big deal very soon (i.e. the next big thing, Goodreads Choice Awards material, etc.)?

I have been in a bit of a reading slump and am just so happy I needed to start The Nightingale for this group to help me get out of it.

I heard several people mention an end of the year reading slump. I hope we can be a motivation - but if you need a break, that is understandable.

Sometimes I wish I would get in a slump so I could get other things done!

My slumps tend to be die to a series of boring books or even just books I don't really like. I have a hard time putting a book aside unread.

FYI - thanks to group member Jana for the following info:

Our April selection - The Lies of Locke Lamora - is available on Kindle for 1.99 and you can add audio for just 3.99 more. Great deal!

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lies-... On Nook for $1.99 as well.

Nice! I am glad that April's book will be an affordable option if it can't be found at the local library.

Can't wait to announce the book for next month tomorrow!

Are you excited????

Yes! Especially after my last crash and burn with a "classic".

Vicki wrote: "Yes! Especially after my last crash and burn with a "classic"."

Fingers crossed that this will be a good one! Last time I picked one I hoped you would like (The Good Nurse), it crashed and burned for you . . . :(

I want to improve my "Vicki Willis track record"!

Matthew wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Yes! Especially after my last crash and burn with a "classic"."

Fingers crossed that this will be a good one! Last time I picked one I hoped you would like (The Good Nurse), it crash..."

LOL You are so funny. It is only truly a crash and burn if it goes unfinished!

I am really going to try to commit to reading along this time. I love Steinbeck, so it should be easy. :) Even if I am in the middle of two bricks with little time to read...*sigh*

Kandice wrote: "I am really going to try to commit to reading along this time. I love Steinbeck, so it should be easy. :) Even if I am in the middle of two bricks with little time to read...*sigh*"

I understand that! We would love to have you back in the mix (see the discussions about Mosquitoland - Josen felt overwhelmed as the only woman in the discussion! :))

Yes Kandice, I would love another female opinion in these discussions. :) I was totally outnumbered last time. Lol!

Josen wrote: "Yes Kandice, I would love another female opinion in these discussions. :) I was totally outnumbered last time. Lol!"

I thought I owned every single Steinbeck, and I did, at one time, but it turns out my son lost this one. I won't buy the ebook at $12.99, but I will pick it up at the library and dig in. Promise!

It's book reveal day - man, that snuck up on me!

And?? Well?? :)

Soon . . . very soon! :)

C'mon we are well into the 15th already! Lol!

It's up! :)

Man, where has the time gone? Last time I looked at a calendar, it was May 25th and we were just getting out of school. But between, travel, moving, and band camp, now it's August 8th and we are already a week into school. I didn't get half the books read this summer that I wanted to (hence my slight disappearing act the past few months). I didn't even get to East of Eden and I was really looking forward to that one.....

And . . . East of Eden was really good! A long read, but one of the best we have read so far!

I hope you get a chance to read more soon!

Reminder - all of our previous book discussions, threads, etc. are open forever! If you have joined the group since we read a book and would like to discuss it, share your review, etc. feel free to go through the old threads and add to them.

So, in my recent event invite, my hint was vague because I wasn't sure what I would pick. I did some thinking and reviewing my shelves and I have picked it! Here is a better hint - I was not too far off, it is both a memoir and it has been burning a hole on my shelf for over a decade. The author has had at least one show on TV with subject matter similar to the subject matter of the book.

Oh geez......was it a series? How old is the show? Was it comedy or drama? Was he the star or ensemble? Hahahaha! I know I always bug you for hints but it's become kind of a game for me now......"What book has Matthew picked?". I like to see if I'm ever close. :)

Series. I think it was funny at times. And, the author was the star.

Also, without Googling, I am not sure if the series is still on or not.

Is it Odd Thomas?!

Kandice wrote: "Is it Odd Thomas?!"

Nope - but I did have a copy of Forever Odd burning a hole in my shelves for awhile . . .

Wait, the memoir is non-fiction right?

Josen wrote: "Wait, the memoir is non-fiction right?"

That is correct . . .

You said the book is over 10 years old right? Also, when you said the author was the star......did you mean the author him or herself was in it or that there was a character based off him or her played by someone else?